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Software Start
1. Double-click the “ORCADA
®
” icon on the desktop.
2. The first time you run the software, you will be asked to select a hardware
configuration. Select “Model 1100 v2” and click “OK”. You will now see the
Main Screen.
3. The Windows XP firewall may try to block the ORCADA
®
software from
communicating with the viscometer. If the firewall shows the following
alert, select “Unblock”.
Windows XP Firewall Alert
Main Screen
“Start Test” -
This button starts a test in Auto Mode. Once a test is started,
this button becomes the “Abort Test” button. Click here to stop the test.
“Cement”
- This button performs a standard cement test based on
API specifications.
“Mud”
- This button performs a standard mud test based on
API Specifications.
Available Tests Log Indicator
Status
Communication
Indicator
Bath Control
Key
Manual Mode
Controls
Analysis Data
Process Variables